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10/14/2026

Village Council Meeting, Monday October 12th at 7:00pm. Public welcome!

10/13/2026

The second proposal all Michiganders will see on their ballot concerns campaign donations.

A Yes vote on Proposal 2 would prohibit regulated utilities and companies with large state contracts from making contributions to campaigns; and require political communications/advertising (including on the internet) reveal those who donate or pay for the advertising. Proponents say the proposal is needed to limit the political influence of large companies and big money.

A No vote would allow campaign financing to continue as is. Opponents say the proposal is a violation of freedom of speech and would restrict political giving.

If voters approve Proposal 2, known as the “money out of politics” proposal, certain organizations and individuals would be limited in funding political campaigns, and regulations would apply to other types of political communications.

10/13/2026

One of the two statewide proposals on the ballot is Proposal 1, asking if voters want to open the Michigan constitution for review and revision. This proposal appears on the ballot every 16 years.
A Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) can take several years to complete, will cost taxpayers an estimated $80 million, and the revised constitution would need to be approved by voters.

A Yes vote means the process begins to review and perhaps rewrite parts or all of the state constitution.

A No vote means the current constitution stays in place, with potential changes made through individual amendments.

For information on the proposal and its pros and cons:
https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/voters-decide-state-constitution-convention/

This is a controversial issue at this time, and there is bipartisan support for a No vote: https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-09-02/political-adversaries-join-forces-urge-michiganders-to-vote-no-on-state-constitutional-convention

Your vote is your choice. It's best for you and your community to make an informed one.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As Michigan voters head to the polls in November, a ballot question will ask them if the state should call a convention to rewrite its constitution. Proposal 1 will automati…

10/11/2026

This is the last in our series of interviews with candidates from the Meet and Greet hosted by the of Women Voters North Central Michigan and Kirtland Community College.

Liz Hakola is a third-party candidate running for a seat in the US House of Representatives serving Michigan's 1st District. She is a member of the Working Class Party of Michigan. Here she explains the basic premise of the Working Class Party.

10/11/2026

One more question for Zebulon Featherly for Congress, who spoke with us at the Meet the Candidates night hosted by the League of Women Voters North Central Michigan and Kirtland Community College last Thursday.

10/11/2026

Zebulon Featherly for Congress, running to serve Michigan's 1st District, was at Thursday's Meet the Candidates night in Grayling, hosted by the League of Women Voters North Central Michigan and Kirtland Community College. (His main party opponents Jack Bergman and Callie Barr for Congress were not in attendance.)

10/10/2026

Another post from the Meet the Candidates event hosted by the League of Women Voters North Central Michigan and Kirtland Community College .
Mark Yonkman for Senate is running to serve Michigan's 36th District. (His opponent, Michele Hoitenga , was unable to attend.)

10/10/2026

🎥 Community Perspective
We asked: "What is an issue that concerns or impacts you the most that you would like your elected officials to take action on?"
Here’s what one community member had to say.

This response represents individual perspective, not a position or endorsement from Common Roots. Different perspectives are welcome and encouraged, we just ask that the conversation stays respectful. ☺️

We started Community Perspectives because Common Roots is about finding the common ground that still exists between us. We believe the voices and perspectives of people right here in our community are valuable and deserve to be heard.

Want to add your voice? Send us your video response or message us for more information. We value your opinion & want to hear from you!!

10/10/2026

Get the Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters. Check at your library or look for the insert in your local paper.

10/10/2026

Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony G. Forlini, opponents in the Secretary of State race, faced off in a debate this evening.

Watch the full debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri68huh9OiQ, and use the links in our Debate Watch Toolkit to help you stay focused on the important information you need so you can cast an informed vote.

The University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy...